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Fanch LelFrench Watercolour Street Scene with Breton Women in Traditional Dress1997
1997
$673.59
£495
€581.54
CA$925.40
A$1,033.13
CHF 541.34
MX$12,646.47
NOK 6,875.05
SEK 6,482.30
DKK 4,340.11
About the Item
Title: French Watercolour Street Scene with Breton Women in Traditional Dress
by Fanche Lel
Signed: Yes
Size: 8 inches (height) x 10.25 inches (width)
Watercolor painting on paper, unframed
Condition: The painting is in good condition, with minor signs of handling at the edges.
Provenance: All the paintings we have for sale by this artist have come from the artists estate and have had no previous owners at all.
Description:
This elegant street scene by Fanch Lel captures a quiet moment in a traditional Breton village. Two women in regional costume, complete with lace coifs, walk side by side down a sloped cobbled street lined with tall shuttered houses. The watercolour is painted in Lel’s recognisable soft palette, with gentle hues of stone, sage green, and pale blue echoing the calm of rural life in late 20th-century Brittany.
The figures carry baskets, suggesting a morning trip to market or return from the baker. Lel’s fluid brushwork and loose line allow the light to dance on the architecture, while shadows fall in cool tones, offering contrast and movement. The detail in the women’s traditional attire is especially charming, grounding the painting in cultural identity.
Perfect for collectors of French regional scenes, village life, or cultural heritage, this work is both picturesque and historically resonant.
- Creator:Fanch Lel (1930, French)
- Creation Year:1997
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316125792
Fanch Lel
Fanch Lel’s paintings, primarily executed in oil and gouache, evoke the serenity and charm of the French countryside, with a particular emphasis on the region's coastal and rural beauty. His works often highlight iconic landmarks such as Mont Saint-Michel and capture the essence of Breton culture with his portrayals of the region’s people and customs. Lel's self-taught, plein air approach allows for dynamic compositions that reflect the atmospheric light and textures of the region, giving his pieces a timeless appeal. His choice of soft, muted colors and rich textures brings a sense of nostalgia and quietude to each painting, making them a perfect addition to collections that appreciate mid-century French art. A member of the Société des Artistes Indépendants and a Knight of the Palmes Académiques, Fanch Lel's works have been featured in numerous exhibitions across France, including in Paris, Avranches, Dinard, and Pont-Aven, to name a few. His art has been highly sought after by collectors for decades.
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